Central Alabama Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Transmission Engineer
Location: Birmingham, AL (1143 1st Ave S, 35233)

Position Type: Regular | Time Type: Full time | Pay Type: Hourly

Responsibilities

Maintain overall digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment for optimum transmission/broadcast performance

Maintain traditional radio and digital broadcasting electronic systems and equipment, including RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and associated audio equipment

Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions and related technical problems

Conduct routine diagnostic testing, repair and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasts

Assist clients, fellow technicians and service personnel in the installation, training and support of software, hardware and related third‑party peripheral components, including file servers, commercial grade workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, KVMs and radio equipment

Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements

Make decisions about test equipment, parts and related tools needed for use in maintenance and repair

Install, maintain and support desktop computer equipment for internal users as well as company‑owned sites within market

Periodic travel to other iHeartMedia locations to assist in equipment installation or troubleshooting

Occasional night and weekend work is expected and must be on‑call and available to respond 24‑7

Service oriented work requiring excellent written and oral communication, as well as daily and personable interaction with executive management, programming and sales departments

Requirements

Previous radio broadcast experience is required

Associate degree or greater in a technical field or equivalent experience is required

SBE certification is a plus

Ability to climb ladders, work in small spaces and have the ability to lift 50 pounds

Valid state driver’s license and an excellent driving record

Preferred Skills

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Full proficiency and understanding of job function

Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus

Strong problem solving skills

Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance

Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness

Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays
A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well‑being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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